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Spontaneous spinal extradural hematoma during pregnancy
S G Carroll1, R Malhotra, D Eustace
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent, England.
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
|July 1, 1997
Summary
Spinal epidural hematomas during pregnancy are rare but treatable. Prompt surgical intervention and cesarean delivery can lead to successful outcomes for both mother and child.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Obstetrics
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Spontaneous spinal epidural hematomas are exceptionally rare during pregnancy, with limited prior case documentation.
- This case report contributes to the understanding of this condition's occurrence in pregnant individuals.